What’s driving the rise in home births?

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A growing number of women in the U.S. are opting to give birth at home rather than at a hospital. Data shows more than 50,000 women planned home births in 2024, a nearly 71% increase from 2016. NBC News’ Aria Bendix explains the reasons behind the rise in home births in the U.S.

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